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New International Version
“’If the man with the discharge spits on anyone who is clean, they must wash their clothes and bathe with water, and they will be unclean till evening.

New Living Translation
If the man spits on you, you must wash your clothes and bathe yourself in water, and you will remain unclean until evening.

English Standard Version
And if the one with the discharge spits on someone who is clean, then he shall wash his clothes and bathe himself in water and be unclean until the evening.

Berean Standard Bible
If the man with the discharge spits on one who is clean, that person must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.

King James Bible
And if he that hath the issue spit upon him that is clean; then he shall wash his clothes, and bathehimself in water, and be unclean until the even.

New King James Version
If he who has the discharge spits on him who is clean, then he shall wash his clothes and bathe in water, and be unclean until evening.

New American Standard Bible
Or if the man with the discharge spits on one who is clean, he too shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening.

NASB 1995
‘Or if the man with the discharge spits on one who is clean, he too shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening.

NASB 1977
‘Or if the man with the discharge spits on one who is clean, he too shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening.

Legacy Standard Bible
Or if the man with the discharge spits on one who is clean, he too shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening.

Amplified Bible
And if he who has the discharge spits on one who is clean, then he shall wash his clothes and bathe in water, and be unclean until evening.

Christian Standard Bible
If the man with the discharge spits on anyone who is clean, he is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If the man with the discharge spits on anyone who is clean, he is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening.

American Standard Version
And if he that hath the issue spit upon him that is clean, then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

Contemporary English Version
If you are spit on by the man, you must wash your clothes and take a bath, but you still remain unclean until evening.

English Revised Version
And if he that hath the issue spit upon him that is clean; then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If a man who has a discharge spits on anyone who is clean, the person he spits on must wash his clothes and his body. He will be unclean until evening.

Good News Translation
If the man with the discharge spits on anyone who is ritually clean, that person must wash his clothes and take a bath, and he remains unclean until evening.

International Standard Version
Whoever has a discharge and spits on someone who is clean, then he is to wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will remain unclean until evening.

NET Bible
If the man with a discharge spits on a person who is ceremonially clean, that person must wash his clothes, bathe in water, and be unclean until evening.

New Heart English Bible
"'If he who has the discharge spits on him who is clean, then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening.

Webster's Bible Translation
And if he that hath the issue shall spit upon him that is clean; then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
If the man with the discharge spits on one who is clean, that person must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.

World English Bible
“‘If he who has the discharge spits on him who is clean, then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And when he who has the discharging spits on him who is clean, then he has washed his garments, and has bathed with water, and been unclean until the evening.

Young's Literal Translation
'And when he who hath the issue spitteth on him who is clean, then he hath washed his garments, and hath bathed with water, and been unclean till the evening.

Smith's Literal Translation
And if he flowing shall spit upon the clean; and he washed his garments, and washed in water, and was unclean till the evening.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
If such a man cast his spittle upon him that is clean, he shall wash his clothes: and being washed with water, he shall be unclean until the evening.

Catholic Public Domain Version
If such a man has cast his spittle upon him who is clean, he shall wash his clothes, and having washed with water, he shall be unclean until evening.

New American Bible
If the man with the discharge spits on a clean person, the latter shall wash his garments, bathe in water, and be unclean until evening.

New Revised Standard Version
If the one with the discharge spits on persons who are clean, then they shall wash their clothes, and bathe in water, and be unclean until the evening.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And if he who has the discharge spits on him who is clean, then he shall wash his clothes and bathe himself in water and be unclean until the evening.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if he who has a discharge will spit on one who is clean, he shall wash his garments and he shall bathe in water and will be defiled until evening.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And if he that hath the issue spit upon him that is clean, then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And if he that has the issue should spit upon one that is clean,that person shall wash his garments, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until evening.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Uncleanness of Men
…7Whoever touches the body of the man with a discharge must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean until evening.8If the man with the discharge spits on one who is clean,that person must wash his clothes and bathe with water,and he will be unclean until evening.9Any saddle on which the man with the discharge rides will be unclean.…

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Cross References

Numbers 19:22
Anything the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it will be unclean until evening.”

Haggai 2:13
So Haggai asked, “If one who is defiled by contact with a corpse touches any of these, does it become defiled?” “Yes, it becomes defiled,” the priests answered.

Matthew 9:20-22
Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak. / She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.” / Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.

Mark 5:25-34
And a woman was there who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. / She had borne much agony under the care of many physicians and had spent all she had, but to no avail. Instead, her condition had only grown worse. / When the woman heard about Jesus, she came up through the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak. ...

Luke 8:43-48
including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, but no one was able to heal her. / She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. / “Who touched Me?” Jesus asked. But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, “the people are crowding and pressing against You.” ...

Isaiah 64:6
Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind.

Ezekiel 36:17
“Son of man, when the people of Israel lived in their land, they defiled it by their own ways and deeds. Their behavior before Me was like the uncleanness of a woman’s impurity.

2 Corinthians 6:17
“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

Hebrews 9:13-14
For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, / how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Hebrews 10:22
let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

Romans 14:14
I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.

Acts 10:14-15
“No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” / The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”

1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. / And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Ephesians 5:5
For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Colossians 3:5-7
Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. / When you lived among them, you also used to walk in these ways.

Treasury of Scripture

And if he that has the issue spit on him that is clean; then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.

Isaiah 1:16
Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;

Galatians 1:8,9
But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed…

1 Timothy 4:1-3
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; …

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Leviticus 15

1.The uncleanness of men in their issues
13.The cleansing of them
19.The uncleanness of women in their issues
28.Their cleansing

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If the man with the discharge spits on one who is clean
In the context of Leviticus, a "discharge" refers to a bodily fluid that renders a person ceremonially unclean. This law is part of a broader set of purity regulations given to the Israelites. The act of spitting, which involves bodily fluid, is significant because it directly transmits impurity. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, bodily fluids were often associated with life and death, and thus, purity and impurity. The concept of cleanliness here is not just physical but also spiritual, reflecting the holiness required by God. This regulation underscores the importance of maintaining ritual purity in the community.

that person must wash his clothes and bathe with water
Washing and bathing are prescribed as means of purification. This reflects the broader biblical theme of cleansing, which is both physical and symbolic. Water is a recurring symbol of purification throughout Scripture, seen in practices such as baptism in the New Testament. The act of washing clothes and bathing signifies a return to a state of ritual purity, necessary for participation in communal worship and activities. This requirement emphasizes the need for personal responsibility in maintaining holiness.

and he will be unclean until evening
The designation of being "unclean until evening" indicates a temporary state of impurity. Evening marks the beginning of a new day in the Hebrew calendar, symbolizing renewal and restoration. This temporal aspect of impurity highlights God's provision for restoration and the cyclical nature of daily life. It also points to the grace inherent in the law, allowing for a return to purity and community. This concept of temporary impurity can be seen as a type of the ultimate cleansing and restoration offered through Jesus Christ, who fulfills the law and provides eternal purification.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Moses
The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai. He served as the mediator between God and the Israelites.

2.Israelites
The recipients of the laws in Leviticus, including the instructions on cleanliness and purity.

3.Priests
The religious leaders responsible for teaching and enforcing the laws of cleanliness and purity among the Israelites.

4.Tabernacle
The dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where purity laws were especially important to maintain holiness.

5.Unclean Person
An individual who, due to certain conditions or actions, was considered ritually impure and required to follow specific purification processes.

Teaching Points

Understanding Ritual Purity
Leviticus 15:8 emphasizes the importance of ritual purity in maintaining a relationship with God. The laws served to remind the Israelites of God's holiness and their need for spiritual cleanliness.

Symbolism of Cleanliness
The physical act of washing after contact with an unclean person symbolizes the need for spiritual cleansing. It points to the deeper truth of our need for purification from sin.

Holiness in Daily Life
The laws in Leviticus encourage believers to consider how they can pursue holiness in their daily lives, recognizing that our actions and interactions can impact our spiritual state.

Community Responsibility
The communal aspect of purity laws reminds us of our responsibility to help one another maintain spiritual health and accountability within the body of Christ.

Christ as Our Cleanser
In light of the New Testament, we see that Christ fulfills the law and provides the ultimate cleansing from sin, allowing us to approach God with confidence.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Leviticus 15:8?

2.How does Leviticus 15:8 emphasize the importance of ritual cleanliness in daily life?

3.What spiritual lessons can we learn from the concept of impurity in Leviticus 15:8?

4.How does Leviticus 15:8 connect to New Testament teachings on purity and holiness?

5.In what ways can we apply the principles of Leviticus 15:8 today?

6.How does "wash his clothes and bathe" reflect personal responsibility in spiritual matters?

7.Why does Leviticus 15:8 emphasize ritual cleanliness over moral behavior?

8.How does Leviticus 15:8 relate to modern hygiene practices?

9.What is the historical context of Leviticus 15:8's cleanliness laws?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 15?

11.What are the purification rules for bodily discharges?

12.Leviticus 15 - How do believers reconcile these purity laws with other Old Testament statutes that seemingly conflict or differ in emphasis?

13.What does 'unclean until evening' mean?

14.What does the Bible say about ritual impurity?

What Does Leviticus 15:8 Mean

If the man with the discharge

• Moses has already described such a man inLeviticus 15:2–3 as someone whose bodily fluid indicates disease or infection.

• The discharge places him in the “unclean” category, a status that protects the camp from ceremonial defilement (Leviticus 13:45–46).

• This verse shows that uncleanness is not merely personal; it can be transferred (Numbers 19:22).

spits on one who is clean

• Saliva is singled out because it is an easily transmitted fluid, highlighting the contagious nature of uncleanness.

• Similar everyday actions—touching a seat the man has used, for example—also spread impurity (Leviticus 15:4–7).

• Jesus alludes to deeper heart issues behind outward defilement inMark 7:20–23, yet He never dismisses the Old Testament standard; He fulfills its intent (Matthew 5:17).

that person must wash his clothes and bathe with water

• The remedy is simple and accessible: water and waiting. God’s law balances holiness with mercy (Exodus 30:17–21).

• Washing garments symbolizes removing contamination; bathing pictures personal repentance and renewal (Psalm 51:2).

• Similar washings appear for those who handle a corpse (Numbers 19:11–13) or touch an unclean animal (Leviticus 11:32).

and he will be unclean until evening

• The waiting period prevents premature return to worship or community life, guarding Israel’s corporate holiness (Leviticus 7:20–21).

• Evening marks a new day in Hebrew reckoning (Genesis 1:5), offering a daily reset—mercy built into the rhythm of law (Lamentations 3:22–23).

• The temporary nature of uncleanness points forward to the perfect cleansing Christ provides “once for all” (Hebrews 9:13–14).

summary

Leviticus 15:8 teaches that bodily discharges transmit ceremonial impurity, even through something as commonplace as spit. God protects His people by requiring cleansing—washing, bathing, and a brief quarantine—so holiness remains uncompromised. While the ritual is temporary, it foreshadows the deeper, permanent cleansing offered in Jesus, who removes not only outward impurity but the inward sin that defiles the heart.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(8)If he. . .spit upon him.--Spitting in the face of a person was, and still is, commonly resorted to among Oriental nations as an expression of insult and contempt (Numbers 12:14;Deuteronomy 25:9;Isaiah 1:6;Job 30:10;Matthew 26:67, &c.). Suffering from the disease here discussed, the patient would naturally be more irritable, and hence be liable to give vent more frequently to this mode of expressing his wrath. Now, any person upon whom he happened to heap this indignity became defiled by the spittle in the same manner, and had to go through the same purification, as he who chanced to touch his garments, or as the physician who had to examine him.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

If
וְכִֽי־(wə·ḵî-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

the man with the discharge
הַזָּ֖ב(haz·zāḇ)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 2100:To flow freely, to have a, flux, to waste away, to overflow

spits
יָרֹ֛ק(yā·rōq)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7556:To spit

on one who is clean,
בַּטָּה֑וֹר(baṭ·ṭā·hō·wr)
Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2889:Clean, pure

[that person] must wash
וְכִבֶּ֧ס(wə·ḵib·bes)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3526:To trample, to wash

his clothes
בְּגָדָ֛יו(bə·ḡā·ḏāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 899:A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

and bathe
וְרָחַ֥ץ(wə·rā·ḥaṣ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7364:To wash, wash off or away, bathe

with water,
בַּמַּ֖יִם(bam·ma·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325:Water, juice, urine, semen

and he will be unclean
וְטָמֵ֥א(wə·ṭā·mê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2930:To be or become unclean

until
עַד־(‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704:As far as, even to, up to, until, while

evening.
הָעָֽרֶב׃(hā·‘ā·reḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6153:Evening

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OT Law: Leviticus 15:8 If he who has the discharge spits (Le Lv Lev.)